An early version of the song was recorded in 1976 at Moonsound, Minneapolis, MN, USA, under the name Love Is Forever, using Chris Moon's original lyrics (during the same set of sessions as Aces, Baby, Diamond Eyes, Don't Forget, Don't Hold Back, Fantasy, I'm Yours, Jelly Jam (which was later used as the instrumental portion of Just As Long As We're Together), Leaving For New York, Make It Through The Storm, Since We've Been Together, Surprise and Soft And Wet).
In 1976-1977, Prince re-wrote some of the lyrics, and recorded the song at Sound 80, Minneapolis, MN, USA, under the title My Love Is Forever prior to signing a contract or beginning work on the album. Specific recording dates for the album version of song are not known, but the album was recorded at the Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA, from 1 October 1977 to 22 December 1977, before overdubs and mixing took place, in early January 1978 at Sound Labs, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
My Love Is Forever
Prince Lyrics
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Day and night, baby, all the time (all the time)
You mean so much to me
A love like ours just had to be
You're the wind and the rain
You've got a river that takes away my pain
And the sky that's oh-so-blue
You're everything girl, don't you know I need you (need you)
You are the only thing that keeps my love alive
You are the only thing that I'll ever need
You don't have to worry, you see, my love is forever
Aw, sugar, I don't have to dream
Cause' you give me what I want
Girl, you know what I need
Forever until my love is through
I, I will love you (love you)
Oh, what does it take to make you see
That you are the only one for me
I'll never, never stop loving you
I'll never, never stop wanting you
I'll never, never get enough of you
Love is forever
You are the only thing that keeps me goin'
You are the only thing that keeps my love alive
You are the only thing that I'll ever need
You don't have to worry, my love is forever
In Prince's song "My Love Is Forever," the lyrics describe a deep and unwavering love for someone special in the singer's life. The opening lines "You're always on my mind, Day and night, baby, all the time" emphasizes how the person is never far from the mind of the singer, and they think about them consistently no matter the time of day. The lyrics continue to express how this person means so much to the singer and how their love is true and unbreakable. The usage of "You are the only thing that keeps me goin', You are the only thing that keeps my love alive, You are the only thing that I'll ever need" depicts how the person holds a great deal of significance in the life of the singer and is vital to their existence.
As the lyrics continue, the song suggests how this love is forever and how the singer will never stop loving or wanting the person. The line "Oh, what does it take to make you see, That you are the only one for me" reveals how the singer is fully devoted to the person but still desires their affection in return. Nevertheless, the overall tone of the song is passionate, heartfelt, and emphasizes a strong connection that defies time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're always on my mind
I constantly think of you
Day and night, baby, all the time (all the time)
My love for you never fades or diminishes
You mean so much to me
You are extremely important to me
A love like ours just had to be
Our love was inevitable and meant to be
You're the wind and the rain
You are the natural forces that shape my life
You've got a river that takes away my pain
Your love eases my troubles and worries
And the sky that's oh-so-blue
You represent beauty and endless possibility in my life
You're everything girl, don't you know I need you (need you)
You are my everything and I cannot live without you
You are the only thing that keeps me goin'
You are the motivation that keeps me moving forward
You are the only thing that keeps my love alive
Your love is what sustains my own love
You are the only thing that I'll ever need
You are the only necessity I have in life
You don't have to worry, you see, my love is forever
You have no need to worry, my love for you is eternal
Aw, sugar, I don't have to dream
I don't have to fantasize about you, you're already here
Cause' you give me what I want
You fulfill my every desire
Girl, you know what I need
You know exactly what I require
Forever until my love is through
My love for you will last until the end of time
I, I will love you (love you)
I will always love you
Oh, what does it take to make you see
What do I have to do to prove my love to you
That you are the only one for me
You are the sole person I desire
I'll never, never stop loving you
My love for you will never die
I'll never, never stop wanting you
I will always crave your love and affection
I'll never, never get enough of you
I will always need more of you
Love is forever
My love for you is eternal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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